Lot 698. Two pairs of blue and white and iron-red 'Bats' dishes and bowls, Marks and period of Guangxu (1875-1908); 11.2 and 7.2 cm, 4 3/8  and 2 7/8  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot sold 68,750 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

each decorated with iron-red bats in various postures hovering amongst swirling clouds in underglaze blue, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark

Sotheby's. Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 01 Jun 2017